ARCH providing roofs over valley families heads
90 views · Published 18 November 2011 · 1:36 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: CBS Rio Grande Valley · 2011 · News & Politics
Erin Jillian says if it weren't for ARCH, she and her family would still be out on the steets. She says her partner, 2kids, mother in law and mother were homeless. Living in a car before ARCH stepped in to help them out.
It all started when Erin's partner lost her job. THen they couldn't keep up with rent. Jillian says she looked on Craigslist and found a place they could afford. But once she and her family borrowed money to paying the first months rent and deposit, it turned out to be a scam. That's when they ended up penniless and homeless.
Jillian says ARCH stepped in and helped pay for a hotel room for them, then eventually got them this apartment. And after receiving a 170 thousand dollar grant, ARCH can help more homeless families directly.
Although it's been a bumpy road for Jillian, she feels she has been blessed.
As long as ARCH has the funds, they say they plan to use the money to help the homeless find homes.
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